Courtesy of Eskenazi Health, Brian Barrick wrote a synopsis of his speaking session discussing 'Continuous Improvement Through People, Process and Technology at Eskenazi Health'. Click here to download the full presentation.
As one of America’s largest essential health care systems, Eskenazi Health provides treatment and services to nearly 1 million outpatient visitors every year. Eskenazi Health provides a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at a 315-bed hospital, outpatient facilities both on and off the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. The Eskenazi Health system is home to a Level I trauma center, verified adult burn center, community mental health center and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health amongst other notable programs.
Our poster presentation outlines key elements that have helped our health system’s Continuous Improvement efforts be successful. The poster captures work involved in prepping for an effort, execution of an effort and work required to sustain and support an effort after the work is complete. Eskenazi’s Director of Operational Excellence and Strategy will be present to share lessons learned and answer any questions.
Brian Barrick,
Director, Operational Excellence and Strategy,
Eskenazi Health
Following a 13-year stint at IU Health where he last served as an administrative director of Perioperative Services, Brian Barrick joined Eskenazi Health in November of 2016 as director of Operational Excellence and Strategy. In his role at Eskenazi Health, Brian is responsible for driving and sustaining continuous improvement for the health system.
Brian completed his bachelor’s degree in organizational management and his master’s degree in health care administration at Ashford University in Minneapolis. Brian is currently pursuing a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Brian studied under Lean Sensei, who coached him on facilitation, use of lean methods and tools that are among the most powerful and effective ways to affect culture and manage change in organizations.
Brian started his career as an IT professional in the education industry. A friend who worked in human resources suggested he consider a job in healthcare IT. Once hired, Brian assisted IU Health in transitioning their medical records to an electronic medical records system.
While at IU Health, Barrick held positions in system information services, patient support services, continuous improvement and administration at IU Health Methodist Hospital, University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children. Brian credits leadership at IU Health for believing in him and providing the opportunity to tackle new challenges on a regular basis. He’s thrilled to be afforded those same opportunities and more at Eskenazi Health.
Brian values hard work, integrity and a commitment to excellence. He sees reminders every day that Eskenazi Health’s mission embodies those values that are important to him.
Brian believes his greatest contribution during his tenure at Eskenazi Health will be developing a fully functioning team of improvement leaders that can work directly with frontline team members in daily problem solving. Brian believes the sustainability of the department and the program provide the biggest long-term value to the organization.
In his spare time, Brian likes to stay active and spend time outdoors. He relaxes by playing music at home and with others. Brian and his wife Gina have two children: son Gibson, 11, who loves animals and video games, and daughter Charlie, 7, who loves to sing and dance. The family has three dogs including a recently adopted Beagle, Rex, who loves to howl while walking the neighborhood.
BTOES is the industry’s biggest and best, senior-level, cross-industry gathering of Business Transformation & Operational Excellence industry leaders and senior executives.
It also hosts the Business Transformation & Operational Excellence Awards, which showcase globally the most outstanding organizational achievements through the application of Operational Excellence programs.
The summits hosts a number of private forums for C-Level & Global corporate-level leaders as well as business unit heads.
With over 150 speakers, over 100 sessions, 12 Keynotes, 9 Track Themes, 5 parallel tracks, 60+ track sessions, 50 roundtable discussions, 20 Interactive Workshops, 6 Thought Leader Panels, 5 Leaders Boardrooms, 5 co-located events, the Industry Awards Program, Site Visits, 20+ hours of social networking including 2 gala cocktail parties, dinners, numerous group activities, this is the ultimate event to benchmark, network and drive Operational Excellence to the next level.
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There is a strong focus on Cultural Transformation, Customer Delight, Sustaining an Operational Excellence program, Need for end-to-end Business Transformation, Keeping up with new technologies/impact of digitalization and Leadership Buy-in & Understanding. We dedicated two tracks to advanced technologies, such as AI, Machine Learning, RPA, Predictive Analytics, Blockchain, Cloud infrastructure etc.
The agenda is designed to encourage active meaningful conversations though all day enhanced networking and interaction opportunities, including
All-day Refreshment & Themed Breaks
1¼ Hour Hot Breakfast Networking Sessions
1½ Hour Hot Plated Networking Lunches with Topic & Industry Sector focussed tables
1½ Hour Roundtable Sessions by Topic & Industry Sector.
Keynote & Themes Panel Sessions
Hosted Welcome Receptions from 5.30pm
Expanded more lavish Awards Program
Newly launched Night Summit for attendees to meet after dinner
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